Inglewood ADU Regulations & Zoning

Attached ADUs are capped at 50% of the primary dwelling’s square footage or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less.

You can build an ADU to a maximum height of 16 feet in Inglewood. However, if the ADU is on multifamily property or is within a half-mile of a public transit stop, the height limit increases to 18 feet.

Two-story ADUs are not prohibited in Inglewood, but the standard height requirement of 16 feet makes it very difficult to design a compliant two-story ADU. If your height requirement is 18 feet due to one of the above exemptions, it becomes much easier.

Residential property can only be permitted for one ADU, so you will probably not be permitted for two ADUs, attached to each other or otherwise. However, multifamily property can be permitted for up to two detached ADUs, and itispossible to design those two ADUs to be attached to each other within one new structure.

No, a JADU is defined as a small ADU converted from existing space within the main structure of the primary dwelling unit. As such, it cannot be attached to an ADU.

Generally roof decks would be permitted on an ADU, but must meet the height restrictions for the zone. Roof decks cannot encroach into the required setbacks. As a rule of thumb, railings and access staircases above 42″ need to be included in height calculations.

Inglewood makes no mention of specific requirements for the exterior of the ADU. However, general guidance is that the exterior roofing, trim, walls, windows and the color palette of the ADU shall incorporate the same features as the primary dwelling unit.

Inglewood's ADU regulations do not include a soils report requirement. ADU and JADU applications are acted on by the Economic and Community Development Director within 60 days of a complete application.

Note that establishing an ADU in a new detached structure is subject to Site Plan Review in Inglewood, while converting an existing detached structure, or a portion of an attached structure with no added square footage, is exempt from Site Plan Review.

The California Building Code may still require a soils or geotechnical report on a project-specific basis - for deep excavation, sloped lots, or work near older structures.

To start the plan check process, you’ll need to submit your ADU plans in-person to the city’s Planning Division.

The length of the plan check depends. It can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days to get your plans approved as they move from one department to the next. This can depend on how busy the city is, if your plans have any issues, and how many corrections you may have to make.

No, a separate electric and water meter is not required for an ADU. However, you may request one from the city.

Not necessarily. An ADUcanbe permitted under the existing address. If you want your ADU to have its own address, you can apply to the Mapping and Property Management Division (MPM) for a “½” address designation. In other words, if your address is 1234 Elm Street, your ADU could have a separate address of “1234½ Elm Street.”

Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to land development or redevelopment that seeks to preserve and conserve onsite water quality and natural features, with minimal detrimental effect to local waterways and ecosystems. The City of Inglewood may require LID fees for larger ADUs.

Any ADUs built within the last 15 years is exempt from rent control. The City of Inglewood limits rent increases to 3% per year for older, non-rent-controlled buildings. Newly-constructed ADUs are usually exempt.

You can use gas appliances in an ADU in the City of Inglewood as long as all building codes, safety standards, and installation guidelines are adhered to. The proper permits must be obtained, and requirements for safety and ventilation observed.

You are not required to put fire sprinklers in your ADU if the main dwelling unit is not required by law to have fire sprinklers.